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Deputy Sheriff Recruit

County of Fresno
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DEPUTY SHERIFF RECRUIT

SALARY: $61,932.00 - $75,270.00 Annually

The Fresno County Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator's Office invites applications for the position of Deputy Sheriff Recruit. Incumbents attend a Basic Peace Officers Academy for instruction on law enforcement procedures combined with rigorous physical fitness training; study topics such as the care and use of firearms, weaponless defense, first aid, laws of arrest and evidence, law enforcement techniques and procedures; maintain at least the minimum level of proficiency in all areas of training; and perform non-sworn duties as required.

 

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Currently enrolled or accepted in a Basic Police Academy certified by the State of California, Department of Justice, the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training. A copy of your enrollment verification or acceptance email/letter with your full name must be attached to your application.

Age: At least twenty (20) years of age. 

License: Possession of a valid class "C" driver's license, or equivalent. Possession of a valid class "B" driver's license, or equivalent, may be required.

Notes: 

  • Incumbents enrolled in a Basic Police Academy, who fail to successfully complete or maintain minimum levels of proficiency at all levels of training, will be terminated. Additionally, permanent status may not be obtained in this classification. Incumbents must transition to Deputy Sheriff I – Court Services or Deputy Sheriff II within three (3) months of completing a Basic Police Academy or separate from County service.
  • Under California Penal Code Section 830.1, the Deputy Sheriff I – Court Services and the Deputy Sheriff II classifications are defined as Peace Officers. Therefore, to transition to either of these classifications, candidates must be able to meet all pre-employment as well as ongoing peace officer status requirements pursuant to federal, state, and local legislation.

 HOW TO APPLY:
Applications must be submitted online only. An online application can be found at FresnoCountyJobs.com.